Travel Blogs from Mammoth Lakes

... Death Valley had a lot of interestng things about it. There were several campgrounds here and a lot of people came here to do offroading. There was just one spot that had sand dunes and people took motorcycles out here or just ran out here. The rest of the Death Valley was rocky desert. There were a few towns on the map, but these towns were only a campground and gas station. There wasn't exactly a town here that had a ...

... day hikers gasping for air from the cracked windows. The poor little girl sitting at my waist level covered her face with her shirt. Never have I reeked of such a potent blend of a life-well-lived. The jokes then began to fly. The twenty minute cottage cheese, rotten fish, and boiled cabbage bus ride was over soon enough. A heavenly delicious meal was had in town and a long, heavy sleep followed in the luxuries of Motel 6. ...

... in Curry Village we should be OK. I decided I would drive again as I get quite bored in the passenger seat. To get to the valley we needed to get onto Tioga Pass, which would take us up to 9943 feet. Tioga pass had some breathtaking views of the mountains. The pass itself we thought overall wasnt as bad as Sonora Pass. The roads seemed to be better maintained. Half way through the way I said to ...

... the whole journey in awe of the place. We checked in to curry village where we received the strict and very particular instructions regarding the local black bears. Basically you can't leave any food in your car or tents, this includes things like soap and toothpaste as they will eat anything that even remotely smells like food. You get a food locker outside your tent where you have to stash everything. SJ was getting a bit upset that she had to ...

... The accommodations were far from camp,.... much, much more luxurious! A walk in the meadow filled with wildflowers was an inspiring way to kickoff our adventure. Word across the land spread quickly, and before we knew it, two new guests descended upon us. Gayle and Mary drove down from Tahoe not to miss out on any fun! We ate, talked, laughed, and geared up for our first big hike.